It wasn’t the outcome Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks quite expected but it was a sight to see him in a different kit other than a Golden State uniform.
Thompson made his much-awaited Mavericks debut and scored 10 points in Dallas' 107-102 loss against the Utah Jazz in NBA preseason action on Friday, October 11 (PH Time).Final.@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/F7o0IzB3nR
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The 34-year-old started alongside Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dereck Lively II and played 18 minutes.
He hit three triples and dished out three assists in the first half and did not return in the second half.
Klay's first bucket with the Mavs was a patented catch-and-shoot triple 🔥 #NBAPreseason
— NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2024
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However, the Jazz spoiled Thomspon’s debut with a strong outing built on Lauri Markkanen’s game-high 26 points and 14 points each from Keyonte George and John Collins.
Utah led by as many as 20 points as they notched their third straight preseason win while the Mavericks dropped their second successive game.
Daniel Gafford paced the reigning Western Conference champion with 15 markers while Irving and Jaden Hardy chipped in 12 points apiece. Superstar Luka Doncic did not play.
In Milwaukee, Rui Hachimura tallied a team-high 14 points and the Lakers used a strong fourth quarter to turn back Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks, 107-102.
1st round pick Dalton Knecht and the @Lakers get the road win in Milwaukee! #NBAPreseason
— NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2024
Rui Hachimura: 14 PTS, 5 REB
Bobby Portis: 23 PTS (8-9 FGM), 5-5 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/aGv2gWXrsk
The Purple and Gold squad outscored Milwaukee 33-20 in the final quarter to nab win no. 1 in their preseason campaign.
LeBron James had 11 points, six rebounds and three rebounds in 16 minutes, Anthony Davis also contributed 11 markers while Bronny James was scoreless in six minutes of play.
Bobby Portis led the way for Milwaukee with 23 points while Antetokounmpo added 20 and AJ Johnson churned out 13 markers.
Pacers, Hornets, Thunder complete NBA preseason day no. 7 winners
Benedict Mathurin is one thing to watch out for the Indiana Pacers moving forward.
Mathurin dropped 25 points with five triples in just 18 minutes to power the Pacers to a 129-117 dub over the Cleveland Cavaliers to tally their first win.
Myles Turner and Jarace Walker each scored 12 points each for Indiana, who avenged their heartbreaking 131-130 defeat against the Atlanta Hawks.
Ty Jerome took the scoring cudgels for the Cavaliers with 15 markers and eight dimes, Craig Porter Jr. had 14 points and big man Jarrett Allen contributed 13 as Cleveland dropped their second-straight game.
In Memphis, Brandon Miller led four Charlotte players in twin digits as the Hornets blasted the Grizzlies, 119-94.
Brandon Miller looks sharp in #NBAPreseason action as Charlotte gets the W over Memphis!
— NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2024
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Miller, the second overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, fired a team-high 22 points built on six triples as they led by as many as 25 points en route to their second win in three preseason games.
Desmond Bane had 17 points to pace the Grizzlies, who’ll face the Chicago Bulls next.
Meanwhile, all Thunder starters scored in double-digits as Oklahoma City cruised to a 117-89 demolition of the New Zealand Breakers.
Adam Flagler led the way for OKC with a team high 25 points with the rest of starting five in Ousmane Dieng, Dillon Jones, Malevy Leons and Alex Ducas combined for 72 points.
Team win in Tulsa ?? pic.twitter.com/MTf96HJ3Co
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 11, 2024
Matthew Mooney got things going for the Breakers with 19 markers while Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Mojave King added 16 points apiece.
OKC now improved to 2-1 win-loss card and will face the Denver Nuggets next.
